Destinations
Srilanka's Best Adventure places
If you’re into the ridiculous rush of watching a sleepy leopard stare you down while it licks its paw, or soaking in pristine rivers weaving through jungles, or gorgeous fiery sunsets, your visit (or residence) in Sri Lanka is incomplete without a park visit. You’ve got plenty of choice too – Sri Lanka has 26 protected National Parks, Yala / Udawalawe/ Wasgamuwa/ Minneriya/ Kaudulla/ Wilpattu ect..
Ambuluwawa Tower.
Reaching the top of Ambuluwawa one can experience the most amazing views which could sometimes be covered by the ongoing mist. However, once the mist clears off the view can be scary and freak out climbers, especially those who have a fear of heights. Do note that hiking Ambuluwawa is not at all dangerous or risky, but it would not be the ideal kind of adventure for those with a fear of heights. Avoid leaning on the railing to capture photographs especially at the top as this is extremely risky and one could easily slip off from here. Ambuluwawa is a relatively easy hike to do which gives you 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains, forests, rivers and towns. It is an area richly diverse, with evergreen forests, blossomed flower plants as well creepers and about 200 different kinds of plants from 80 plant families including a variety of medicinal plants. Ambuluwawa is surrounded by many mountains including Piduruthalagala from the East, Bible Rock (Bathalegala) from the West, Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) from the South and Knuckles Mountain Range from the North.
Ella.
Ella in Sri Lanka is a small laid-back town surrounded by the beautiful mountains and tea estates. The town belongs to the Badulla district of the Uva Province in Sri Lanka. The meaning of “Ella” is waterfall and the town stands up to its name due to the many waterfalls found in and around the area. The Ella town is home to some of the most amazing waterfalls in Sri Lanka including Ravana Falls. Ella is also in close proximity to popular waterfalls which include Diyaluma Falls and Dunhinda Falls. Ella is a hiker’s paradise with hiking spots such as Ella Rock and Little Adam’s Peak for the adventurous travellers. The town has a very serene beauty to it with amazing architectural beauties such as the Demodara Railway Loop and the popular Nine Arches Bridge. The town has a historic story veiled between its natural beauty with landmarks such as Ravana’s Cave which is a haven for the vivid explorer. Ella is a must visit destination in Sri Lanka with amazing landscapes consisting of mountains, hilltops and luscious green tea estates.
Adam’s Peak.
Adam’s Peak, mountain in southwestern Sri Lanka. It is 7,559 feet (2,304 metres) high and located 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Ratnapura, the capital of Sabaragamuwa province. It is well known for the Sri Pada (Sinhala for “Sacred Footprint”), a hollow that is 67 inches (170 cm) long and 18 inches (46 cm) wide and resembles the print of a human foot. The Sri Pada is venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, and Muslims. Many pilgrims of all faiths visit the peak every year. Adam’s Peak is not the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka (that honour belongs to Pidurutalagala), but it stands above the surrounding range, and its conical shape gives it the appearance of a pyramid. The region surrounding Adam’s Peak is a tropical rainforest and includes the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, created as a conservation zone in 1940.